Question 1

Neurons of the thalamus that are part of sensory conduction pathways are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  primary neurons.
B)  secondary neurons.
C)  tertiary neurons.
D)  quaternary neurons.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The spinal cord part with the largest diameter is the ___________ part.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic
B)  cervical
C)  lumbar
D)  sacral
E)  coccygealF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The third cervical spinal nerve exits the vertebral column through the

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A)  intervertebral foramen between C2 and C3 vertebrae.
B)  intervertebral foramen between C3 and C4 vertebrae.
C)  transverse foramen of C3 vertebra.
D)  vertebral canal of vertebrae C2,C3,and C4.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

A pathway has two parts: a bundle of CNS axons and a collection of neuron cell bodies in the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Following an injury to his arm,a patient complains that he cannot extend the forearm,wrist,and digits.You suspect that he has damaged the

Accepted Answer

A)  median nerve.
B)  radial nerve.
C)  musculocutaneous nerve.
D)  ulnar nerve.
E)  axillary nerve.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The posterior ramus of a typical spinal nerve innervates the

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A)  deep muscles of the back and the skin of the back.
B)  major thoracic and abdominal organs.
C)  abdominal wall.
D)  anterior and lateral trunk and the limbs.
E)  special senses.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

In sum,there are ____ pairs of spinal nerves.

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A)  13
B)  31
C)  40
D)  51
E)  12F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 8

When the Achilles tendon is tapped or the bottom of the foot is stroked,the reflexive response is that the foot

Accepted Answer

A)  plantar flexes.
B)  dorsiflexes.
C)  inverts.
D)  everts.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 9

-This figure shows spinal nerve branches.What structure does number 1 indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior ramus
B)  Posterior ramus
C)  Rami communicantes
D)  Sympathetic trunk ganglion
E)  Posterior root ganglionF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The lateral funiculus contains both ascending and descending tracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the correct order for the events that occur during a reflex
A: Impulse travels through sensory neuron to the CNS
B: A stimulus activates a receptor
C: Information is processed by interneurons
D: Motor neuron transmits impulse to effector
E: Effector responds

Accepted Answer

A)  a,b,c,d,e
B)  b,a,c,d,e
C)  c,b,a,e,d
D)  c,a,b,d,e
E)  b,d,c,a,eF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

The alar plate of the embryo develops into the gray commissure of the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Reflexes are described as

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A)  slow and spontaneous.
B)  spontaneous and self-initiating.
C)  pre-programmed and voluntary.
D)  rapid and involuntary.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A diminished reflex response that may indicate damage to a segment of the spinal cord is a(n) _____ reflex.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoactive
B)  hyperactive
C)  diminutive
D)  ponderous
E)  excessiveF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Stepping on a piece of glass would most likely invoke a _____ reflex.

Accepted Answer

A)  Golgi tendon
B)  withdrawal
C)  stretch
D)  pain
E)  motorF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

-This figure shows a cross section of the spinal cord.What structure does number 2 indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral horn
B)  Anterior horn
C)  Gray commissure
D)  Posterior horn
E)  Posterior funiculusF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The lateral horns of the spinal cord contain

Accepted Answer

A)  axons of motor neurons and interneuron cell bodies.
B)  axons of sensory and motor neurons.
C)  cell bodies of somatic sensory neurons.
D)  axons of sensory neurons and interneuron cell bodies.
E)  cell bodies of autonomic motor neurons.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Because most pathways decussate,each side of the brain processes information from the _________ side of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  contralateral
B)  ipsilateralC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

If someone steps on a sharp object with their right foot,it will lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  polysynaptic reflexes involving contraction of the right hamstring and left quadriceps.
B)  polysynaptic reflexes involving contraction of the right quadriceps and left hamstrings.
C)  a monosynaptic reflex causing contraction of the right hamstring and a polysynaptic reflex causing contraction of the left hamstring.
D)  a monosynaptic reflex causing contraction of the right quadriceps and a polysynaptic reflex causing contraction of the the left hamstring.E) None of the above
F) All of the above A

Question 20

Which of the rami is much smaller than the other

Accepted Answer

A)  The anterior ramus
B)  The posterior ramusC) A) and B)
D) undefined B

Exam 14: Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Neurons of the thalamus that are part of sensory conduction pathways are considered

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The spinal cord part with the largest diameter is the ___________ part.

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The third cervical spinal nerve exits the vertebral column through the

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A pathway has two parts: a bundle of CNS axons and a collection of neuron cell bodies in the CNS.

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Following an injury to his arm,a patient complains that he cannot extend the forearm,wrist,and digits.You suspect that he has damaged the

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The posterior ramus of a typical spinal nerve innervates the

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In sum,there are ____ pairs of spinal nerves.

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When the Achilles tendon is tapped or the bottom of the foot is stroked,the reflexive response is that the foot

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-This figure shows spinal nerve branches.What structure does number 1 indicate

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The lateral funiculus contains both ascending and descending tracts.

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What is the correct order for the events that occur during a reflex A: Impulse travels through sensory neuron to the CNS B: A stimulus activates a receptor C: Information is processed by interneurons D: Motor neuron transmits impulse to effector E: Effector responds

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The alar plate of the embryo develops into the gray commissure of the spinal cord.

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Reflexes are described as

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A diminished reflex response that may indicate damage to a segment of the spinal cord is a(n) _____ reflex.

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Stepping on a piece of glass would most likely invoke a _____ reflex.

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-This figure shows a cross section of the spinal cord.What structure does number 2 indicate

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The lateral horns of the spinal cord contain

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Because most pathways decussate,each side of the brain processes information from the _________ side of the body.

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If someone steps on a sharp object with their right foot,it will lead to

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Which of the rami is much smaller than the other

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